Animal Care (0074)

Focussing upon the major principles and practices of animal care and welfare, from managing a pet shop or grooming dogs to caring for exotic animals, the learner will be able to start or build on a career in the Animal Care Industry.

UCAS tariff

Certificate in Land Based Services

Grade

Current Tariff points

New Tariff points

D*

70

28

D

60

24

M

40

16

P

20

8

Subsidiary Diploma in Land Based Services

Grade

Current Tariff points

New Tariff points

D*

140

56

D

120

48

M

80

32

P

40

16

Diploma in Land Based Services

Grade

Current Tariff points

New Tariff points

D*

280

112

D

240

96

M

160

64

P

80

32

Extended Diploma in Land Based Services

Grade

Current Tariff points

New Tariff points

D*

420

168

D

360

144

M

240

96

P

120

48

90- Credit Diploma in Land Based Services UCAS tariff

Grade

Current Tariff points

New Tariff points

D*

210

84

D

180

72

M

120

48

P

60

24

These animal care and animal management qualifications are for anyone interested in a career working with animals. You may be just starting out, or taking a break from a job to get some valuable training.

You don't need any previous qualifications or experience to get started. At Level 2, you can be 16 or under. To take a Level 3 qualification, you need to be 16 or over.

Available to deliver in the following:

England

Wales

Scotland

Northern Ireland

Interested in delivering this qualification?

General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

At Level 2 you'll get an introduction to important topics in animal care - you might choose things like feeding, handling and grooming animals, looking after their accommodation and understanding their health and welfare.

Depending on the size of qualification you choose, you might also cover the science behind animal behaviour, do work experience and gain practical skills.

At Level 3 you'll gain an in-depth insight into the techniques and science of animal management. You might cover things like animal biology, animal husbandry and animal nutrition. You'll also gain plenty of practical experience in your choice of skills, from wildlife surveys to animal training.

Level 2
You may be new to animal care or have some knowledge and basic skills. You want to develop your skills, perhaps to start work in a pet shop, animal shelter, cattery or kennel or prepare for further training.

Level 3You may have some experience in animal care or have gained your Level 2 qualification. You want to develop the skills to be a more senior worker or manager, or to prepare for higher-level training.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

A certificate or diploma in Animal Care or Animal Management is designed to help you find work with animals - perhaps in a kennel or cattery, a dog grooming parlour or pet shop.

Once you've completed the Level 2 qualification you can move on to Level 3.

If you have a current job, you might be interested in a work-based qualification:

Level 2 or 3 qualifications in Work-based Animal Care.

What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

You will need experienced and qualified internal assessors and verifiers. You can train internal members of staff or recruit specially.

You'll also need to provide your learners with a suitable learning environment and the resources they need to complete the practical and theoretical aspects of the qualification.

You'll deliver these qualifications in a classroom environment and provide access to practical experience. At Levels 2 and 3, you will need to provide access to work experience.

To find all the requirements for assessment and delivery, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

You can get fast-track approval for the Level 2 qualifications if you offer the Level 2 National Certificate in Animal Care (0341-12), the Level 3 Advanced National Certificate in Animal Management (0341-13), or the Level 3 Advanced National Diploma in Animal Management (0341-14).

Fast-track approval is available for one year after the qualifications launch. Please check before you apply.

Anyone can take these qualifications, but you must make sure all learners can access the resources they need to complete them.

Level 2

Level 2 is ideal if you are new to animal care or have some knowledge and basic skills. You want to develop your skills, perhaps to start work in a pet shop, animal shelter or kennel or prepare for further training.

For a full list of units, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

A certificate or diploma in Animal Care or Animal Management is designed to help you find work with animals such as;

Kennel/cattery worker

Pet Store assistant

Welfare charity worker

Once you've completed the Level 2 qualification you can move on to Level 3.

Level 2 in Animal Care (0074-02)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2019

Level 2 Certificate in Animal Care

Accreditation No: 500/8281/4
This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework

Type: Credit based qualification
This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment

Credits: 15
Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification

Guided Learning Hours: 90 - 90
This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit

Last Certification:
31/12/2021
This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3

One or more pathways within this qualification has been approved by the DfE to appear in the 2016 Performance Tables. To review the qualifications approved please click here.

Level 3 is ideal if you have some experience in animal care or have gained your Level 2 qualification. You want to develop the skills to be a more senior worker or manager, or to prepare for higher-level training.

Last Certification:
31/12/2022
This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

Some documents may be password protected. Passwords can be retrieved by logging in to WalledGarden.com and visiting the Administration section of the relevant qualification catalogue page.

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